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Sonos MOVE won't connect to network AND won't enter bluetooth mode

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March 20, 2020
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Sonos Move, new last Christmas, has always been a problem: When initially set up, would be visible to some android controllers but not others. Even when all are connected to same wifi network and/or same wifi network AP/ssid.

ONLY the Desktop app tells me to register the product. Upon initial install and some subsequent factory reset operations, android app doesn’t ask me to register the ‘new product’. This is very frustrating when you forget you have to register the Move on the desktop PC.

On most attempts to ‘find missing product’ or ‘install new product’, the operation fails, telling me there’s a problem connecting to the network that all devices are connected to. On SOME attempts to ‘find missing’ or ‘install new’, android app suggests using bluetooth, and that has worked ONE time, but the Move is still not visible/controllable by all controllers.

NOW, the Move will not enter bluetooth mode and fails on every attempt to ‘find missing’ or ‘install new’, and yet, system info shows it as an installed device.

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Best answer by cycod3r

I have this same issue. So far, not a good product at all. I had always heard Sonos had a lot of issues, but figured if I could get it to work the Move made sense as our outdoor speaker choice. I did a full reset.

Hold the power button for 60 seconds (yes 60. 5 is incorrect) until the unit powers off
Hold the link button
Place in the charge ring, continue to hold the link button until the light flashes white and orange alternately
When the green light is flashing, load the app, and attempt to setup

Tried with the app on a phone and a tablet. Deleted and re-installed the app. Restarted my WiFi router.

Pushing the link button seemingly does nothing, pressing the mode button to switch to bluetooth does nothing. Just stays flashing green.

I know the buttons work because I use them to do the reset.

I know the unit’s internals are working because the app finds it and reports its serial number/mac address.

Just stuck in a loop.

Not at all acceptable for something that costs $400 to come out of the box behaving like this.

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grant250

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After talking with Sonos tech support they suggested I try disabling broadcast filtering on my network. This had no effect.

Sonos technical support later informed told me there are “at least 4 known compatibility issues with Aruba access points” including “devices not showing up on the controller app” and “airgroup issues”.

I just spent a lot of money installing 8 Aruba Instant On access points throughout my house (Instant On AP11's and AP17’s) so it looks like I’ll be returning all my new Sonos speakers since there is no ETA for resolution of these known issues.

If someone could manufacture WiFi speakers that work properly and function in groups that would be great, perhaps it’s asking too much! I have tried Alexa Echo’s, Apple Homepod, and Sonos now. The echos never worked great in groups, the Homepod isn’t very compatable with Spotify, and the Sonos don’t work with a very robust Aruba network. The search continues.

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cycod3r

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After talking with Sonos tech support they suggested I try disabling broadcast filtering on my network. This had no effect.

Sonos technical support later informed told me there are “at least 4 known compatibility issues with Aruba access points” including “devices not showing up on the controller app” and “airgroup issues”.

I just spent a lot of money installing 8 Aruba Instant On access points throughout my house (Instant On AP11's and AP17’s) so it looks like I’ll be returning all my new Sonos speakers since there is no ETA for resolution of these known issues.

If someone could manufacture WiFi speakers that work properly and function in groups that would be great, perhaps it’s asking too much! I have tried Alexa Echo’s, Apple Homepod, and Sonos now. The echos never worked great in groups, the Homepod isn’t very compatable with Spotify, and the Sonos don’t work with a very robust Aruba network. The search continues.

Yeah unfortunately HomePod works the best with every network.

The ONLY reason I went for the Sonos was for Airplay2 compatible AND weather proof... which Apple doesn’t have a weather proof product yet.

If you research Sonos, they have a horrible horrible network software/firmware stack. They are really fragile as far as WiFi network stability,

As a hardware and software engineer that has worked in the audio and streaming industry for years, it really revs me up to deal with crap like this. It really is not that hard at all… at least it shouldn’t be for the types of engineers a company that sells a speaker for $400 should be able to hire.

Corners are being cut. 80/20 rule. If support and RMA costs don’t put them out of business, it’s good enough to them.

It is hard to find a company that actually cares about their name more than their wallet.

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cycod3r

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Got the replacement. While I was able to pair it to my home network, the Sonos app does not work with it. Latest version, multiple iOS devices, uninstalled re-booted, re-installed.

Regardless, it is now usable as an airplay speaker, and I don’t have to deal with Sonos support any longer.

Shame it doesn’t work as intended with the app and only the bare minimum works, but good enough.

Was not worth the purchase or aggravation. Do not recommend.

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vfxdj

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Im having same issues adding Move to existing system. So frustrating! and phone support being closed on Sat is ridiculous for a premium product. spent 4 hours on this over w few days already. sucks.

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